St. Theresa's Catholic Church
About St. Theresa's Catholic Church
St. Theresa Catholic Parish on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines serves a vibrant, mission-driven community within the Diocese of Des Moines under Pastor Father Raphael Assamah, who was ordained in Ghana in 2008. The parish offers daily early-morning Mass six days a week alongside three Sunday Masses, and its robust outreach includes a food pantry, meals for the homeless, a sister-parish relationship in Togo, and a thriving Knights of Columbus chapter.
St. Theresa's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic parish in Des Moines, Iowa, part of the Diocese of Des Moines. The parish offers Mass 12 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM and 4:30 PM. Confession is available on Friday, Saturday. Eucharistic Adoration is offered — see schedule below. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Friday
Saturday
Eucharistic Adoration
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Theresa's Catholic Church? ▼
St. Theresa's Catholic Church Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 4:30 PM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Theresa's Catholic Church? ▼
St. Theresa's Catholic Church confession times: Friday 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Theresa's Catholic Church? ▼
Yes, St. Theresa's Catholic Church celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Theresa's Catholic Church have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Theresa's Catholic Church offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 6:30 AM, 5:45 PM.
Where is St. Theresa's Catholic Church located? ▼
St. Theresa's Catholic Church is located at 1230 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA 50311. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
Does St. Theresa's Catholic Church have Eucharistic Adoration? ▼
Yes, St. Theresa's Catholic Church offers Eucharistic Adoration. Schedule: Friday 7 AM - 6 PM.
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